The awards to the King and Queen were both presented by the Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who represented the government.

The arrival of the Royal couple to the ceremony at 2.30 pm was greeted by Dr Mahathir and his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali.

Sultan Abdullah was proclaimed as the sixth Sultan of Pahang on Jan 15, this year and took the oath of office as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Jan 31 this year. The King’s coronation is scheduled to be held on July 30.